Shaw Lane not rushing star signings

Shaw Lane Aquaforce manager Craig Elliott is in no rush to give star signings Gavin Allott and Alex Davidson their debuts. Both players are yet to feature in Aquaforce’s three pre-season friendlies and are unlikely to do so. Former Frickley striker Allott is recovering from a hernia problem, while Davidson, signed from Bradford (Park Avenue)  read more→

No news on Devaney – Elliott

A decision on whether Barnsley legend Martin Devaney earns a deal at Shaw Lane Aquaforce is likely to be made in two weeks’ time. Devaney featured in the 1-1 draw with North Ferriby United on Saturday and the news that he could be signing for Aquaforce has created excitement across Barnsley. “It is ongoing, but  read more→

Another eye-catching signing for Lane

Craig Elliott has captured one of his main targets by adding exciting winger Alex Davidson to his Shaw Lane Aquaforce squad. The former North Ferriby United player joins from Bradford (Park Avenue) and is another eye-catching signing for the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division champions. Elliott told Non League Yorkshire: “I am a massive fan of  read more→

Shaw Lane win race to sign Allott

Shaw Lane Aquaforce have won the race to sign Frickley Athletic striker Gavin Allott. Allott, who was out of contract at Frickley, was wanted by a number of clubs, but Aquaforce are the team who have his signature. Allott joins Gibaltar striker Adam Priestley in committing himself to playing for Aquaforce in the Evo Stik  read more→

Aquaforce sign Gibraltar International

Adam Priestley’s destination has turned out to be Evo Stik Division One South new-boys Shaw Lane Aquaforce. The Gibraltar striker announced his exit from Farsley AFC last night and signed his contract with Aquaforce earlier this evening. Aquaforce manager Craig Elliott told Non League Yorkshire: “I have known him since he was 17 and I watched  read more→

Aquaforce waiting to hear destination

Craig Elliott admits that Shaw Lane Aquaforce cannot make real approaches for players until their actual destination is chartered. Elliott has been speaking to prospective personnel, but his recruitment ideas may have to change depending which Evo Stik League they placed in. Aquaforce are expected to be put into the Division One South, but that  read more→

Elliott praised by Aquaforce chairman

Shaw Lane Aquaforce chairman Craig Wood has praised his manager Craig Elliott after the club’s Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title-winning campaign. Since leaving Ossett Town to replace Simon Houghton in February 2014, Elliott has led Aquaforce to two consecutive promotions. He has also guided them to the quarter-finals of the FA Vase. Mr Wood told  read more→

Title win has silenced critics – Elliott

Craig Elliott believes the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title win has silenced his own and Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s critics. Aquaforce clinched top spot on Tuesday night after a superb title race with one game to spare. It comes with promotion to the Evo Stik League and brings Elliott back to the level he left in  read more→

Shaw Lane Aquaforce are up and away

Some said they were tired and finished, but Shaw Lane Aquaforce have proved their critics wrong by winning the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title. Shaw Lane did what was needed by beating Cleethorpes Town 3-1 in Barnsley, paving the way for the emotional scenes. A win was required to secure the title and promotion out  read more→

Elliott rallies Aquaforce for last push

Craig Elliott admits the season has come to an exciting conclusion as he prepares for the “biggest week” in Shaw Lane Aquaforce’s short history. The 1-1 draw with Nostell Miners Welfare has put Elliott and his players on the brink of clinching the Toolstation NCEL Premier Division title. Worksop Town and Tadcaster Albion could still take top  read more→